Is there a direct bus between Castlewellan and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Castlewellan to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Castlewellan Upper Square and arriving at Strangford Square via Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Castlewellan to Portaferry?

The distance between Castlewellan and Portaferry is 20 miles.

How do I travel from Castlewellan to Portaferry without a car?

The best way to get from Castlewellan to Portaferry without a car is to bus and line 16 bus which takes 1h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Castlewellan to Portaferry?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Castlewellan to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castlewellan to Portaferry bus from?

Castlewellan to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Castlewellan Upper Square station.

Where does the Castlewellan to Portaferry bus arrive?

Castlewellan to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downpatrick Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 147+ hotels available in Portaferry.

Castlewellan to Portaferry - 2 ways to travel via bus, line 16 bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Castlewellan to Portaferry by bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, line 16 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Downpatrick Bus Station17a / ...
2. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Strangford Square16 / ...
1h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Castlewellan to Strangford
2. Take the car ferry from Strangford to Portaferry
51 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 19.6 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Castlewellan, Northern Ireland and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Strangford Square via Downpatrick Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

Bus operators

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